18 Must-Know Secrets From Real Couples

"During the planning process, schedule a weekly date night with each other where you talk about anything but the wedding."—Sylvia & Daniel

"If you're on the fence about hiring a videographer, just do it. Our wedding video is now one of our most cherished possessions."—Lauren & Kent

"Memorize your vows! Nothing take the romance out of the moment quite like reading from a piece of paper."—Josie & Kow

"Learn how to delegate. People will be thrilled to be a part of your day, and divvying up tasks will make your life so much easier."—Lauren & Nick

"The week of the wedding, take a cue from Frozen and just let it go. Our pastor told us that whatever happens that week is how it's supposed to be."—Stacey & Eric

"Take a few private minutes together after the ceremony to let the moment sink in."—Amanda & Caleb

"Showcase your guests' talents. My cousin sang our first dance song—it was a special moment no one else could have re-created."—April & Brett

"Bring a pair of flip-flops or sandals to dance in when your feet start hurting."—Ashley & Jeremy

"If you wear a long veil, be ready for your husband to step on it many times during pictures!"—Melissa & William

"If you can, hire a day-of coordinator. Otherwise, it will be you, your family and friends worrying instead of enjoying the day. Moving parts mean that problems are inevitable. It's worth the money to know that someone else is making sure everything runs smoothly."—Ashley & Roshan

"One of the best decisions I made was hiring a videographer. We adore our photos and will always cherish them, but our video is priceless. We've really enjoyed being able to relive the day over and over. There are just some things photos can't capture."—Callie & Clayton

"I had no idea how much work went into picking a venue where you have to bring in everything! It was worth it, but really consider if you want to deal with that."—Jessica & Ben

"It's worth getting ready at your house the morning of the wedding. We had nothing to stress about since we couldn't forget anything at home!"—Haley & Louie

"Consider hiring a second photographer. Having two cameras allowed us to see the same moments from different vantage points."—Deborah & Elizabeth

"We didn't tell anyone about our engagement for a whole day. Just give yourselves 24 hours to focus on your new fiance without getting distracted and interrupted by phone calls and texts from your well-wishers."—Anna & Matt

"Decide on a cutoff date for all DIY-related crafts—and at that point, either delegate it or forget about it."—Nicole & Melvin

"Stick together. You can easily get pulled away from one another, but know that guests want to see you and your spouse together—that's why they're there!"—Lindsay & John

"Number your invitations! Someone always forgets to put their name on their RSVP, so knowing what number each guest has saves you a lot of time."—Falen & Paul